Several UN Administrative Jobs – Programme Assistants at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

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Job Title:         Programme Assistant (Several UN Jobs)
Organization: United Nations
Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN
general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help
meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full
potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories
to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on
reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all
children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Programme
Assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of
procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing,
implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring effective
and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.  
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Provide support to programme development,
    planning and execution.
  • Render support to monitoring and reporting
    of programme results
  • Tasked with providing support in resource
    mobilization
  • Support in knowledge management and
    capacity building



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the United Nations
    UNICEF Programme Assistant job placement should have completed secondary
    education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses
    related to the work of the organization.
  • At least five years (for GS-5) or 6 years
    (for GS-6) of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work
    experience in a large organisation.
  • Experience in a developing country and/or
    familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge
    of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or
    Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
  • Core Values: Commitment,
    Diversity and Integrity
  • Core Competencies:
    Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
  • Functional Competencies:
    Analyzing, Applying technical expertise, Planning and organizing,
    Following Instructions and Procedures.
NB: UNICEF is committed
to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified
candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join
the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in the aforementioned capacity
should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further
review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 22nd August
2017

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